Job Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced Communications Manager in Orlando, Florida. Under general supervision, researches and compiles crop production reports and prepares a variety of industry, media, website and social communications; provides professional staff support to other members of the management team; and performs other related work as needed.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
Licenses; Special Requirements:
- Ability to work extended hours and attend marketing and business outreach meetings, Board meetings, and educational programs.
- Proficiency in the use of Spanish as a second language, including oral and written communication skills, is required.
- A valid Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under NMB vehicle insurance standards.
Physical Demands:
- Finger dexterity is required to operate computer hardware and office equipment.
- The employee is frequently required to sit and to occasionally stand and walk to access office areas and meeting locations.
- The employee occasionally lifts and carries reports, files, and records, typically weighing less than 10 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Other sensory demands include hearing and speaking with others.
Mental Demands:
- The employee must be able to constantly use written and oral communication skills; read, analyze, and interpret marketing and consumer data
- Use mathematical reasoning
- Write communications and reports
- Learn and apply new information or new skills
- Work under deadlines with constant interruptions;
- Interact effectively with staff, industry representatives, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Environmental Demands:
- This position constantly works in an office setting.
- Within the office, the noise level is frequently less than 80 decibels, with controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
- The employee may attend business meetings and conferences.
Responsibilities & Duties:
The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical job assignment given work needs.
- Manages the trade media program including writing press releases, ad buys and working with the agency and trade media.
- Develops web content and maintains the mango.org site using the content management system, including page creation and updates.
- Works in conjunction with the Director of Research to create, develop and maintain crop web applications for the corporate website.
- Works with industry representatives to gather, compile and research information for the weekly Crop Report and ensure that data provided is complete, accurate and within an approved format prior to posting for use. In addition, administers and updates contacts database for the Crop Report.
- Writes and edits executive summaries for research reports and with approval, posts on the corporate website.
- Writes press releases and develops supporting external communications for producers, importers, trade media and allied industries for target placement prior to events in target locations.
- Develops graphic presentations for outreach and extension meetings involving media, industry representatives and other parties.
- Writes, edits and manages communications for the Mango Connection, and assures this publication is regularly hosted on the corporate website. As well as, administers and updates contacts database for the Mango Connection.
- Assists the Director of Marketing with editing and reviewing the corporate’s Crisis Communication Plan and crisis internal communications.
- Coordinates the development of the strategic plan and annual report based on continuing communications with management and staff.
- Prepares internal communications for Board and committee meetings.
- Organizes and maintains library of sample press releases, photos, videos, and display materials for collateral dissemination purposes, including the annual reception at PMA, outreach and presentations at Board meetings.
- Assists the United States Department of Agriculture with oversight and review of corporate’s materials.
- Participates in staff meetings as well as program and administration pieces (i.e. booking travel, expenses, etc.)
- Assures that National Mango Board brand is used consistently.
- Assists other staff members with projects and programs.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
Skills:
- Read and analyze crop production and consumer trend information and reports; read and interpret financial statements
- Ensure NMB imaging and communications are prepared in a consistent format; plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Exercise judgment and apply effective problem solving techniques
- Prepare sound recommendations
- Maintain effective relationships with management and staff, industry representatives, contractors, consultants, and vendors
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive member information
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
- Demonstrate proficiency in using computer hardware and word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, publishing, website, and database software applications
Qualifications:
Required: Three or more years of writing, communications, and marketing promotion experience.
Desirable: Media and communications experience involving commodity and not-for-profit organizations.
Knowledge of: Principles of communications, imaging, media relations, and use of social media; branding practices; web-based marketing communications; research methods; customer service practices. Communications Manager Page 3/3
